Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Home Ownership..
So Anyways...
Brad and I bought a house March 2010 and I love it, for the most part. Before this we were living in an apartment and our rent was literally half of what our mortgage payment is, and before that when I was pregnant with Ella we lived in his parents basement with NO BILLS, now its like everyday Im thinking about a bill that is due! Not to mention at the same time Im thinking about everything that needs done around the house, such as..landscaping,mowing,power washing, updates, SO much more to clean!..Budjeting is probably the most important thing you could do as a homeowner..something I need to start. I know as for me and brad we have to plan out major purchases..like the deck we just built this summer, now next year we plan to put in new windows so that will take some major budjeting but it will add alot of value to our house and I hope to get much more out of this house than what we paid for it.
Things I have learned about owning a home espcecially if your young and not wealthy like Brad and I=]
*Ladies..your house doesnt have to look like the ones on HGTV right away so save the money and deal with what you have for ahwile until you settle in!
*2 nessesities lawn mower and a weed eater
*Globe Home Warranty SUCKS. air conditioner broke guess who paid for it? WE DID!
*Wait to buy your house before you buy your furniture!
* Paint neutral colors because most likely if you paint a color green..you'll start buying stuff to decorate and want to change your mind like 100 times.
*Never Paint a kitchen red* unless you hire a professional painter!=]
*Ladies help with yard work and Men help with inside work like cleaning!! doing the same old thing gets old, so switch it up!
*Probably the most improtant thing about owning a home if its not your forever home...doing put anything to custom in it that a future buying wouldnt like.*-like bright green carpet oor even slate floors is a little taste specific...just always remember not everyone likes what you like!
*Get to know your neighbors! and remember their names just incase you ever have to introduce them lol
*Above all else...for you couples out there remember there will be issues that come up! you WILL fight...but you have a house now and you have to live together..theres no "im going home ttyl" so just go into your spare bedroom...read a book..take it out on your kitchen floor or yard...and then just forget about it!
objective of this blog was to give my advice on home ownership..having just gone through the experience...and to hopefully help somebody just getting started!!
GOOD LUCK!
thats all for now,
Michelle
Brad and I bought a house March 2010 and I love it, for the most part. Before this we were living in an apartment and our rent was literally half of what our mortgage payment is, and before that when I was pregnant with Ella we lived in his parents basement with NO BILLS, now its like everyday Im thinking about a bill that is due! Not to mention at the same time Im thinking about everything that needs done around the house, such as..landscaping,mowing,power washing, updates, SO much more to clean!..Budjeting is probably the most important thing you could do as a homeowner..something I need to start. I know as for me and brad we have to plan out major purchases..like the deck we just built this summer, now next year we plan to put in new windows so that will take some major budjeting but it will add alot of value to our house and I hope to get much more out of this house than what we paid for it.
Things I have learned about owning a home espcecially if your young and not wealthy like Brad and I=]
*Ladies..your house doesnt have to look like the ones on HGTV right away so save the money and deal with what you have for ahwile until you settle in!
*2 nessesities lawn mower and a weed eater
*Globe Home Warranty SUCKS. air conditioner broke guess who paid for it? WE DID!
*Wait to buy your house before you buy your furniture!
* Paint neutral colors because most likely if you paint a color green..you'll start buying stuff to decorate and want to change your mind like 100 times.
*Never Paint a kitchen red* unless you hire a professional painter!=]
*Ladies help with yard work and Men help with inside work like cleaning!! doing the same old thing gets old, so switch it up!
*Probably the most improtant thing about owning a home if its not your forever home...doing put anything to custom in it that a future buying wouldnt like.*-like bright green carpet oor even slate floors is a little taste specific...just always remember not everyone likes what you like!
*Get to know your neighbors! and remember their names just incase you ever have to introduce them lol
*Above all else...for you couples out there remember there will be issues that come up! you WILL fight...but you have a house now and you have to live together..theres no "im going home ttyl" so just go into your spare bedroom...read a book..take it out on your kitchen floor or yard...and then just forget about it!
objective of this blog was to give my advice on home ownership..having just gone through the experience...and to hopefully help somebody just getting started!!
GOOD LUCK!
thats all for now,
Michelle
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